Highlights of 2016 from the World of Heavy-Duty Vehicles
2016 was rich in memorable events with commercial vehicles in the leading roles. Don’t worry if you missed some breaking news from the truck industry. Truck1.eu decided to put all…
Can I Hook a Video Game Console up to my Car?
Image by AutoPhotography from Pixabay Whether you’re a young passenger on a long family road trip, a parent desperate to keep your kids occupied on the road, or just someone…
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Adds New Vehicles to the 'Star Wars' Universe
Now this is Pod-Racing! May the Fourth Be With You! Today marks the once unofficial, now official holiday celebrating the Star Wars saga. There is certainly plenty to be excited about…
Bay Bridge Incident Causes Beautiful Traffic Nightmare
Early on Friday, chaos erupted on Interstate 80 in San Francisco, causing a major traffic backup on the Bay Bridge and a headache for morning commuters. At about 4am, an accident…
California State Assembly Proposes Bill to Help Low-Income Drivers Who Can't Afford Tickets
Photo: Rasbak Many cities have tow-zone areas that some drivers fail to recognize or heed. As a result, it’s common for city vehicle-owners to receive parking tickets. A parking ticket…
Uber Drivers Fight for Higher Minimum Wage
This week, workers across the country in industries like hospitality, food service, and health are protesting the low national minimum wage. They are fighting for $15 an hour, which they…
How to Get Your Hands on Classic Disneyland Cars This November
Chances are that you know someone who collects Disney memorabilia, or perhaps you yourself collect it! The accumulation of Disneyana has become an obsession for many looking to preserve their…
Consumer Reports Finds the Chevy Bolt Achieves the Best Electric Range of Any Electric Car
The Chevy Bolt is the ride with the range In the ever-growing realm of electric vehicles, it can be difficult for a new model like the Chevrolet Bolt to stand out,…
Weird Old Car Shorts: ‘A Case of Spring Fever’ (1940)
Beware of terrifying spring-like entities altering the fabric of the universe Photo: Pixabay via CC In a previous “weird old car shorts” review for The News Wheel, we discussed the…
Blancpain GT Series Announces New Official Sim Racing Title
The Blancpain GT Series has announced it is joining the world of sim racing with the release of a new game that will be called Assetto Corsa Competitizione, believed to…
Follow These Tips to Prevent Frequent Car Breakdowns
Car ownership allows you to get to wherever you need to go in a quick, comfortable manner. But despite the convenience that car ownership offers, breaking down is a real…
Next-Gen MX-5 May Get Carbon Fiber Makeover
When it came time to create the new generation of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, one of the biggest strategies was part of the brand’s SKYACTIV strategy: lose some weight. Through…
Woman Arrested on Crimes Against Ex-Boyfriend & Spelling
To the English Teacher, there is no greater crime than misspelling a word. However, in the case of Shannon Csapilla, age 20, of Stamford, Connecticut, the police would probably disagree.…
Jane Doe Refuses to Give ID in Taillight Traffic Stop, Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
A woman in Carroll County near Baltimore, Maryland, was released from jail after a 67-day stay because she refused to identify herself, repeatedly claiming that to do so would violate…
Indianapolis Orders Employees Not To Charge Hybrid Vehicles At Home
Using vehicles like the Ford Fusion Energi has saved Indianapolis thousands of dollars The city of Indianapolis has ordered its employees to stop charging their electric and hybrid work vehicles…
